Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters
These are delightfully decadent treats. A word of CAUTION: Treat them like candy!
My Best-Ever Stuffed Mushrooms
Just in time for football season or any other partying event. These won’t last long on your platter.
Creamy Leek and Onion Casserole
This is a decadent side dish. When I serve it, people at the table often ask me why this tastes so unique, so we play “guess the…
Straight-forward Roasted Turkey
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Concentrate on laughing and telling fun stories with your guests and let the stress melt away.
Cheddar Cheesy Poof Biscuits or Crackers
LOVE these cheesy bits for an appetizer. They go great while you are sipping your wine.
Brussels Sprouts with a Balsamic Drizzle
This is such a versatile side dish it goes well with any type of protein.
Caramelized Leek Mashed Potatoes
These have been the most popular mashed potatoes at my table. People don't often remark about the mashed potatoes. They usually…
Pumpkin Spiced Pecans
These sweet and spicy nuts are perfect for snacking, make a great salad topper or adding a special something to your favorite…
Patriotic Cherries
To make this dish “patriotic’ all you need to do is add blueberries and you have a red and blue dessert. You don’t need to feel…
Chocolate Liqueur Pots de Crème
When I made it the other night one dinner guest declared it “Birthday Cake Good.” Which means...who needs birthday cake when you…
Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws
Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws are the perfect party appetizer! One that goes great with strolling drinks. Drink in one hand,…
Celebrate in Style
I have worked hard to find unique ways to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Today I’m offering you a way to make your…
Air Fryer Green Beans
Dieter Debbie has mastered air fried veggies on ZReduction, and shared this with the Plan Z Facebook group. It's simple, and…
Fireside Shrimp Dip
I found a recipe very similar to this one about 15 years in an old Southern cookbook. I have made a few changes to “Zola-fy” it.…
Leek Tart
This Leek Tart makes for a lovely dish cut into wedges and served on a holiday buffet. You can also enjoy this as a light entrée…
Butternut Squash Mash
Just in time for the holidays or anytime! If you have a hankering for potatoes this will give you the same texture in your mouth…
Breaking Thanksgiving Tradition
Everyone has their Thanksgiving traditions; especially when it comes to food. Do you ever think about breaking tradition and…
Italian Shrimp Cocktail
This is what I call cheating when I’m in a hurry. I use my favorite bottled Italian dressing as the marinade and everyone thinks…
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
In addition to being crunchy, satisfying and delicious, pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack. You can buy shelled pumpkin seeds…
Southern Tomato Pie
Two things I love about living mid-South: fried green tomatoes, and tomato pie.